State prison officials to announce leadership shakeup over troubled youth prison
The Maine Department of Corrections plans to announce major leadership changes at Maine’s troubled youth prison in the wake of reports that guards use dangerous tactics against kids.
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See the COVID-19 vaccination rates of school staff at every Maine school
Three-quarters of Maine teachers and school staff were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of the end of August but rates vary widely by school, reflecting familiar geographic disparities as the school year kicks off.
Bangor City Council candidate owes more than $80,000 in back taxes dating back 7 years
The city has also condemned two of the six properties owned by James Butler Jr., deeming them unsafe to occupy.
A bodyguard for the world’s top celebrities lives in Houlton
Jeffrey Maguire, 55, has been a bodyguard for powerful and influential people, from music artists such as Jay-Z to the Saudi Royal Family.
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